BENEFITS AND RISK ADMINISTRATOR Position Available In Indian River, Florida

BENEFITS AND RISK ADMINISTRATOR

City of Vero Beach – 4.2 Vero Beach, FL Job Details Full-time $65,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits 401(a) Wellness program Disability insurance Health insurance Pension plan Life insurance Qualifications Workers’ compensation law 5 years Driver’s License Human resources Business Administration Senior level Associate’s degree Full Job Description JOB Administers the employee benefits program which encompasses the health and life insurance, the cafeteria plans, both the general employee pension plan, the 401a , 457 Deferred Compensation program and Roth IRA, the employee wellness program and legacy worker’s compensation claims. Maintains productivity while revising current methods or developing new methods and procedures to meet ever changing Federal and State regulations, such as Health Care Reform and Section 125 of the IRS tax law. Administers the City’s insurance coverage to ensure that the appropriate levels of coverage are provided by the City’s insurance vendors. Works with insurance vendors when the insurance contracts are due for renewal.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

The following duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.

Manages legacy worker’s compensation claims – Liaison to Florida League of Cities on current claims. Coordinates light duty assignments for employees with work related injuries or illnesses. Administers the post-accident drug testing program for City employees.

Maintains records for health, life, long term disability and supplemental insurance coverage’s for employees and retirees. Works closely with agent of record to insure that coverage’s are in place and working properly. Manages online enrollment program and works closely with vendor to update program to meet the City’s needs.

Works closely with the attorney’s office on any new vendor contracts.

Assists employees and retirees in obtaining, terminating and /or changing coverage for dependants and offers guidance on group and supplement coverage in accordance with Section 125 and health care reform. Manages the annual Open Enrollment period and conducts annual meetings. Works closely with accounting to insure that premiums are set up properly for the premium deductions. Notifies the COBRA administrator of terminating employees and eligible dependants of continued health insurance coverage. Balances and pays monthly bills for all lines of coverage. Works closely with the City’s pension payment vendors to insure that retiree benefit payments are deducted properly and timely. Manages the frozen general pension plan and 401a retirement program. Responsible for processing and collecting on subrogation claims consistent with overall management direction. Processes new hire benefits, retirement and pension paperwork and insure that the proper contribution deductions are taken by accounting and the City’s payment vendors for retirees and employees.. Advises new employees of Defined Contribution plan and enrollment requirements. Prepare Pension Payment Authorization documents for new retirees and deduction authorization for retiree benefits for the General Employee Pension Plan. Calculates data for employees inquiring of retirement benefits, preparing data for actuarial completion, prepares monthly authorization of benefits.

Advises new retirees of the payment options and benefits available. Relays all new retirement benefit amounts and deduction amounts to Pension payment vendors. Coordinate with Vendors to ensure comprehensive and cost-effective employee benefits package as well as to ensure maximum effectiveness. Responds to and resolves sensitive and complex inquiries and complaints including requests of the City Manager and elected officials for information and interpretation. Administers vendor contracts related to general liability, automobile, property and casualty insurance policies. Audit quarterly and monthly worker’s compensation and benefit invoices and balance to General Ledger. Maintains HR’s employee webpageWorks closely with City’s insurer in the event of a hurricane or other disaster.

Coordinates with Finance on FEMA claims Acts as backup for the Human Resources Generalist

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Education/Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s degree in insurance, business administration, or a related field and five (5) years experience in employee benefits, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Licenses/Certification:

Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License.